Caserta Palace opens Vanvitelli Halls
Luigi Vanvitelli was the architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta. To celebrate the 250th year of his death, the palace is opening a hall to honour him.
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Tag: architecture
Top 10 Castles in Italy
Europe abounds with castles, palaces and fortresses. Italy has its fair share with every region boasting at least one of note. Italy News Online picks its top 10 castles in Italy, from Veneto to Sicily.
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Italy’s Other Leaning Towers
Italy is home to more towers with a tilt than just the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Italy News Online looks at Italy’s other leaning towers.
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The Palladian Villas of Veneto
The Veneto region is home to unique villas. Designed in the mid-1500s by the architect Andrea Palladio for the wealthiest families of the region, these are the famous Palladian Villas. Along with the city of Vicenza, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Richard Rogers: Pompidou and Millennium Dome architect dies aged 88
The Italian-British architect Richard Rogers died on Saturday aged 88. He changed the London skyline with creations such as the Millennium Dome and the Cheesegrater.
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Venice Biennale reflects on sustainability and social inclusion
The world’s most prestigious architecture event, the Venice Architecture Biennale, opens on Saturday (22nd May). A six-month show, it explores the question of coexistence in a post-pandemic world. The 17th International Architecture Exhibition “How will we live together?”, postponed from last year, reflects on the future and the challenges it may hold. Curator Hashim Sarkis […]
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